Irish athlete deemed 'security risk', banned from Commonwealth Games
Despite being selected and backed for inclusion by Northern Ireland.
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'Time to call it a day': Teary Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement
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Rugby or track? Kiwi sprint star makes call on future after Olympics snub
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Entire Olympic team to be stripped of silver
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Marathon winner disqualified for wearing wrong shoes
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